As a law firm that cares deeply for equality, we feel it is important to recognise the achievements of some of the fantastic women within our business, whose contributions have shaped our business to what it is today.
Today, let’s take the time to appreciate the wonderful women in our lives, as we all celebrate International Women’s Day! As a law firm that cares deeply for equality, we feel it is important to recognise the achievements of some of the fantastic women within our business, whose contributions have shaped our business to what it is today.
This year’s theme for IWD is Accelerate Action, emphasising the importance of taking the necessary steps to achieve gender equality worldwide. We’d like to take this time to talk on the major impact that women are having in law, both globally, and internally within our firm. We’re very proud to foster a diverse workforce, one with very talented women who bring high-level expertise to complex legal matters!
In celebration of International Women’s Day, we’ll be exploring the importance of women in law, and their significance in this field of work. Keep reading to find out more!
In history, law has been a male-dominated field, due to the lack of opportunities that were previously presented to women. With over 70 years of experience in the North East, our firm has witnessed a huge shift in the amount of women actively working in law, a tremendous achievement that has come to fruition more so over recent decades!
In this profession, women are now represented in all areas of law, taking on complex legal matters with determination. Our firm has been no stranger to this development, as of the present day, we have a strong female representation within our workforce, bringing a wealth of expertise to our business.
It’s important to remember that the recognition of equality is something that should be respected all year round. While International Women’s Day is a fantastic initiative, highlighting the importance of women’s rights, we believe that people should be mindful to accelerate action, and embrace equality each day.
When it comes to law, we are committed to representing women across a broad range of legal matters, supporting women equally to ensure a fair outcome for all parties. Whether it be women facing family law disputes, or childcare law disputes, or those accessing any other of our services, we’re committed to ensuring all clients are represented fairly, and equally.
We’re also running a social media campaign in light of International Women’s Day, highlighting some of the success stories of some of our female solicitors. Visit our Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or X to view our posts!
Attaining our reputation as a trusted law firm in the North East is highly influenced by the expertise of the excellent women within our business. From the leadership of the females in senior roles, to the ever-developing women that we’re putting through training, we’re dedicated to fostering the expertise that women bring to our firm.
We’ve overseen some major success stories and accomplishments that some of the women in our firm have achieved over the years. In celebration of International Women’s Day, we’d like to share some of these stories:
Rachel Dyson - our Director working within our Private Client team. Rachel qualified as a solicitor after training with our firm in 2004, where she then went on to be appointed as a director in 2016. In 2008, Rachel also became the North East’s youngest female solicitor to stand before judges in the Crown Court at just 27 years of age!
Zoe Tansley - As our Head of Private Family, Zoe has brought outstanding expertise to our firm since joining us in 2022. She has developed a renowned reputation in the public eye as a reliable, trustworthy, and compassionate solicitor!
Clare Nicholl - With over 30 years of experience, Clare, our Head of Residential Conveyancing, leads her team to deliver a seamless, efficient service for clients!
June Shires - When it comes to developing a strong reputation, our Senior Conveyancing Executive, June, comes to mind quickly. With over 100 reviews via ReviewSolicitors, June has established herself as a well-respected conveyancer!
Lynne Robinson - Bringing outstanding legal expertise to our firm is Lynne, our Conveyancing Executive. Lynne achieved the high status of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives in 2000!
Paula Houston - With over 25 years of experience, Paula brings invaluable expertise to our Childcare Team! Since joining our team in 2015, Paula has become a vital part of our workforce, bringing strong, reliable legal advice to difficult matters.
Ellie Foxton - Since qualifying as a Solicitor in 2018, Ellie found herself joining our team in 2022, bringing empathetic, professional legal advice to private client matters.
Helen Hunt - Known for her practical and collaborative style, Helen has brought invaluable family law expertise to our firm since 2022. Helen qualified as a Family Law Solicitor in 2003, bringing a wealth of experience upon joining our team.
We hope you all have a fantastic time celebrating International Women’s Day! If you’re looking to get involved in events linking to the day, visit IWD’s website here, where you’ll be able to search for local, or virtual events.
If you’re looking to receive expert legal support from a member of our team, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Our experienced team brings a blend of expertise, and integrity to each legal matter, ensuring the best outcome for your needs. When you choose our team, you gain a trusted partner, working closely with you to understand your individual circumstances.
Get in touch with us via email, or by phone, and an expert member of our team will be at hand to assist you.
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